More Inspiration

I found some more animation websites that don't really have the same style as what I am going for, but are still very motivating

http://bitey.com/

http://www.ediblecastle.com/

Inspiration

I have found my main source of inspiration, "TARBOY"'s website containing other inspiring animations by the same animator

http://www.tarboy.com/

Plug-in Research

After discovering the possibilities of plug-ins, I have looked up a resource that I might use later within my project to make cool effects

http://filmmakeriq.com/2008/12/aftereffects-plug-in-round-up/

Camera Research

The camera tool will play a large role in my project apparently, so I have done some research and found some tutorials to help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf-k5co1BSs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-rSmdMIGPs
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-after-effects-cs5/using-camera-tools-and-changing-camera-settings/
http://library.creativecow.net/tutorials/adobeaftereffects/camera

Background Colour Options

At first I was planning to have a flat yellow background, but thought it would be best to look at other options. After seeing it on screen, yellow might not be the best choice. I am liking either green or grey at this point.

Vector Elements

I have begun to make the vector elements in Illustrator to then import into after effects

*remember*
Don't import as footage, import as layers

List of Elements to make

Before I can begin animating I need to make the following vector elements in Illustrator and then import them into after effects:

1. Block
2. Background
3. Blueprint
4. Jar/Liquid
5. Tube 1
6. Tube 2
7. Pipes
8. Hammer arm
9. Claw arm
10. Screwdriver arm
11. Ball
12. Crack
13. Beam of light
14. Cogs
15. Conveyer belt
16. Flamethrower
17. Boxes
18. Truck
19. Factory
20. Guy